Edna was the daughter of James Edward Loser and Mollie Barr, who married on 19 Feb 1891 in Marshall County, Indiana. The couple had four children together—Russel Lynn (3 Mar 1992 – 31 Aug 1974), James Clifford (12 May 1895 – 30 May 1984), George Dean (1 Dec 1900 – 2 Jun 1959), and Edna Louise (17 Sep 1903 – 26 Jul 1986).
I found the family on the 1910 Census, living in Union Township, Marshall Co., Indiana. James Loser, aged 46, was farming for a living. Mollie, aged 39, reported that she had had four children. All four were there with their parents—Russel, aged 18, Clifford, aged 14, George, aged 9, and Edna, aged 6.
The 1920 Census placed the family in the same place. James Loser, aged 56, was busy farming. Mollie, aged 49, was keeping house. Still living at home with their parents were George, aged 19, and Edna, aged 16.
On 23 Sep 1922, Edna married Alpheus Ernest Alderfer. (From: The Argos Reflector, Argos, IN – Thu 28 Sep 1922 pg. 1) “ALDERFER—LOSER Alpheus Alderfer and Miss Edna Loser were united in marriage last Saturday at the home of the bride’s brother in Fort Wayne. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Edward Loser, living in the Poplar Grove neighborhood, and is a charming young lady. The groom is the oldest son of Mrs. John Alderfer living west of town. He was a member of the Argos band for a number of years and has a host of friends. The Reflector joins their many friends in wishing them well.” Two months after Edna married Alpheus, Edna’s brother George Loser married Alpheus’ sister Flossie Gertrude Alderfer on 14 Dec 1922.
Alpheus and Edna had two sons together—Harold Eugene (20 May 1927 – 7 Aug 1994), and Glen Edwin (29 Jun 1929 – 28 Oct 1989).
I found them on the 1930 Census, living in Union Township, Marshall Co., Indiana. Alpheus, aged 37, was busy farming. Edna, aged 26, was busy with their two young sons—Harold, aged 2, and Glen, aged 10 months. Living with the family was Alpheus’ 15-year-old sister Ruth.
The Alderfer’s lived in a small town with a local newspaper that often noted their family gatherings, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The family was clearly active in the community and their church.
They were in the same place when the 1940 Census came around. Alpheus (A.E. on the record), aged 47, was still farming. Edna, aged 36, was keeping house. There with her were sons Harold, aged 12, and Glen, aged 10. Alpheus’ sister Ruth, aged 25, was also still living with the family.
On his 27 Apr 1942 WWII registration, Alpheus, aged 49, reported that he was farming and living in rural Union Township in Marshall County. Wife Edna was noted as that person who would always know his address. He measured in at 5’ 10” tall, and weighed in at 160 lbs. His eyes were still blue, his hair still brown. Noted was “left index finger off at first joint”. Ouch!
Alpheus and Edna’s sons both married, and in 1955, there was happy news. (From: The Argos Reflector, Argos, IN – Thu 10 Mar 1955 pg. 8) “Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Alderfer visited their new granddaughter, Judy Lynne, in La Porte Sunday afternoon. She was born on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alderfer.”
Alpheus lived to aged 72, dying on 5 Jul 1965. Edna lived another twenty-two years without her helpmate and companion, passing into the light on 26 Jul 1986, aged 82.
I found the family on the 1910 Census, living in Union Township, Marshall Co., Indiana. James Loser, aged 46, was farming for a living. Mollie, aged 39, reported that she had had four children. All four were there with their parents—Russel, aged 18, Clifford, aged 14, George, aged 9, and Edna, aged 6.
The 1920 Census placed the family in the same place. James Loser, aged 56, was busy farming. Mollie, aged 49, was keeping house. Still living at home with their parents were George, aged 19, and Edna, aged 16.
On 23 Sep 1922, Edna married Alpheus Ernest Alderfer. (From: The Argos Reflector, Argos, IN – Thu 28 Sep 1922 pg. 1) “ALDERFER—LOSER Alpheus Alderfer and Miss Edna Loser were united in marriage last Saturday at the home of the bride’s brother in Fort Wayne. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Edward Loser, living in the Poplar Grove neighborhood, and is a charming young lady. The groom is the oldest son of Mrs. John Alderfer living west of town. He was a member of the Argos band for a number of years and has a host of friends. The Reflector joins their many friends in wishing them well.” Two months after Edna married Alpheus, Edna’s brother George Loser married Alpheus’ sister Flossie Gertrude Alderfer on 14 Dec 1922.
Alpheus and Edna had two sons together—Harold Eugene (20 May 1927 – 7 Aug 1994), and Glen Edwin (29 Jun 1929 – 28 Oct 1989).
I found them on the 1930 Census, living in Union Township, Marshall Co., Indiana. Alpheus, aged 37, was busy farming. Edna, aged 26, was busy with their two young sons—Harold, aged 2, and Glen, aged 10 months. Living with the family was Alpheus’ 15-year-old sister Ruth.
The Alderfer’s lived in a small town with a local newspaper that often noted their family gatherings, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The family was clearly active in the community and their church.
They were in the same place when the 1940 Census came around. Alpheus (A.E. on the record), aged 47, was still farming. Edna, aged 36, was keeping house. There with her were sons Harold, aged 12, and Glen, aged 10. Alpheus’ sister Ruth, aged 25, was also still living with the family.
On his 27 Apr 1942 WWII registration, Alpheus, aged 49, reported that he was farming and living in rural Union Township in Marshall County. Wife Edna was noted as that person who would always know his address. He measured in at 5’ 10” tall, and weighed in at 160 lbs. His eyes were still blue, his hair still brown. Noted was “left index finger off at first joint”. Ouch!
Alpheus and Edna’s sons both married, and in 1955, there was happy news. (From: The Argos Reflector, Argos, IN – Thu 10 Mar 1955 pg. 8) “Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Alderfer visited their new granddaughter, Judy Lynne, in La Porte Sunday afternoon. She was born on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alderfer.”
Alpheus lived to aged 72, dying on 5 Jul 1965. Edna lived another twenty-two years without her helpmate and companion, passing into the light on 26 Jul 1986, aged 82.
Edna was the daughter of James Edward Loser and Mollie Barr, who married on 19 Feb 1891 in Marshall County, Indiana. The couple had four children together—Russel Lynn (3 Mar 1992 – 31 Aug 1974), James Clifford (12 May 1895 – 30 May 1984), George Dean (1 Dec 1900 – 2 Jun 1959), and Edna Louise (17 Sep 1903 – 26 Jul 1986).
I found the family on the 1910 Census, living in Union Township, Marshall Co., Indiana. James Loser, aged 46, was farming for a living. Mollie, aged 39, reported that she had had four children. All four were there with their parents—Russel, aged 18, Clifford, aged 14, George, aged 9, and Edna, aged 6.
The 1920 Census placed the family in the same place. James Loser, aged 56, was busy farming. Mollie, aged 49, was keeping house. Still living at home with their parents were George, aged 19, and Edna, aged 16.
On 23 Sep 1922, Edna married Alpheus Ernest Alderfer. (From: The Argos Reflector, Argos, IN – Thu 28 Sep 1922 pg. 1) “ALDERFER—LOSER Alpheus Alderfer and Miss Edna Loser were united in marriage last Saturday at the home of the bride’s brother in Fort Wayne. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Edward Loser, living in the Poplar Grove neighborhood, and is a charming young lady. The groom is the oldest son of Mrs. John Alderfer living west of town. He was a member of the Argos band for a number of years and has a host of friends. The Reflector joins their many friends in wishing them well.” Two months after Edna married Alpheus, Edna’s brother George Loser married Alpheus’ sister Flossie Gertrude Alderfer on 14 Dec 1922.
Alpheus and Edna had two sons together—Harold Eugene (20 May 1927 – 7 Aug 1994), and Glen Edwin (29 Jun 1929 – 28 Oct 1989).
I found them on the 1930 Census, living in Union Township, Marshall Co., Indiana. Alpheus, aged 37, was busy farming. Edna, aged 26, was busy with their two young sons—Harold, aged 2, and Glen, aged 10 months. Living with the family was Alpheus’ 15-year-old sister Ruth.
The Alderfer’s lived in a small town with a local newspaper that often noted their family gatherings, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The family was clearly active in the community and their church.
They were in the same place when the 1940 Census came around. Alpheus (A.E. on the record), aged 47, was still farming. Edna, aged 36, was keeping house. There with her were sons Harold, aged 12, and Glen, aged 10. Alpheus’ sister Ruth, aged 25, was also still living with the family.
On his 27 Apr 1942 WWII registration, Alpheus, aged 49, reported that he was farming and living in rural Union Township in Marshall County. Wife Edna was noted as that person who would always know his address. He measured in at 5’ 10” tall, and weighed in at 160 lbs. His eyes were still blue, his hair still brown. Noted was “left index finger off at first joint”. Ouch!
Alpheus and Edna’s sons both married, and in 1955, there was happy news. (From: The Argos Reflector, Argos, IN – Thu 10 Mar 1955 pg. 8) “Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Alderfer visited their new granddaughter, Judy Lynne, in La Porte Sunday afternoon. She was born on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alderfer.”
Alpheus lived to aged 72, dying on 5 Jul 1965. Edna lived another twenty-two years without her helpmate and companion, passing into the light on 26 Jul 1986, aged 82.
I found the family on the 1910 Census, living in Union Township, Marshall Co., Indiana. James Loser, aged 46, was farming for a living. Mollie, aged 39, reported that she had had four children. All four were there with their parents—Russel, aged 18, Clifford, aged 14, George, aged 9, and Edna, aged 6.
The 1920 Census placed the family in the same place. James Loser, aged 56, was busy farming. Mollie, aged 49, was keeping house. Still living at home with their parents were George, aged 19, and Edna, aged 16.
On 23 Sep 1922, Edna married Alpheus Ernest Alderfer. (From: The Argos Reflector, Argos, IN – Thu 28 Sep 1922 pg. 1) “ALDERFER—LOSER Alpheus Alderfer and Miss Edna Loser were united in marriage last Saturday at the home of the bride’s brother in Fort Wayne. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Edward Loser, living in the Poplar Grove neighborhood, and is a charming young lady. The groom is the oldest son of Mrs. John Alderfer living west of town. He was a member of the Argos band for a number of years and has a host of friends. The Reflector joins their many friends in wishing them well.” Two months after Edna married Alpheus, Edna’s brother George Loser married Alpheus’ sister Flossie Gertrude Alderfer on 14 Dec 1922.
Alpheus and Edna had two sons together—Harold Eugene (20 May 1927 – 7 Aug 1994), and Glen Edwin (29 Jun 1929 – 28 Oct 1989).
I found them on the 1930 Census, living in Union Township, Marshall Co., Indiana. Alpheus, aged 37, was busy farming. Edna, aged 26, was busy with their two young sons—Harold, aged 2, and Glen, aged 10 months. Living with the family was Alpheus’ 15-year-old sister Ruth.
The Alderfer’s lived in a small town with a local newspaper that often noted their family gatherings, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The family was clearly active in the community and their church.
They were in the same place when the 1940 Census came around. Alpheus (A.E. on the record), aged 47, was still farming. Edna, aged 36, was keeping house. There with her were sons Harold, aged 12, and Glen, aged 10. Alpheus’ sister Ruth, aged 25, was also still living with the family.
On his 27 Apr 1942 WWII registration, Alpheus, aged 49, reported that he was farming and living in rural Union Township in Marshall County. Wife Edna was noted as that person who would always know his address. He measured in at 5’ 10” tall, and weighed in at 160 lbs. His eyes were still blue, his hair still brown. Noted was “left index finger off at first joint”. Ouch!
Alpheus and Edna’s sons both married, and in 1955, there was happy news. (From: The Argos Reflector, Argos, IN – Thu 10 Mar 1955 pg. 8) “Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Alderfer visited their new granddaughter, Judy Lynne, in La Porte Sunday afternoon. She was born on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alderfer.”
Alpheus lived to aged 72, dying on 5 Jul 1965. Edna lived another twenty-two years without her helpmate and companion, passing into the light on 26 Jul 1986, aged 82.
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